Our economy continues to crumble, and the fallout is disrupting the fragile balance of working parents with babies and toddlers. Moms are considering cutting back on maternity leaves, parents are working longer hours and rearranging how they juggle family and work. …

Countries and politicians are offering parents “baby bonuses” – money, tax breaks, even presidential medals – to make babies and help build workforces of the future, Penelope Leach reports in her new book, “Child Care Today.” …